Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $44,140 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $55,410
Employed locally 120
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $42,470
    50th (median)
    $44,140
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $55,410

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Madison, WI $70,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550

    Nearby metros — Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,390
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $59,370
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $57,490
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,480

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Santa Fe, NM is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.10 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salaries?

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.5% below the national median of $47,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,470.